"cabinet-expansion"

On Thursday, the Chief Minister met with several Union Ministers to discuss various issues, including pending projects and funds owed to the State. Speculation suggests that he may meet All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge and other senior leaders on Friday to deliberate on cabinet expansion and the appointment of nominees to vacant posts.

In the wake of ensuing local bodies’ elections, the State leadership plans to fill up the nominated posts and other positions. Further, there was a buzz that a few MLAs could be given cabinet berths.

Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar and Legislative Council Chairman Gutha Sukhender Reddy called on Governor CP Radhakrishnan

Even as Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy refused to confirm an expansion of his Cabinet, Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha on Monday fuelled speculations by stating that Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister D Anasuya could be made the Home Minister.

Even as buzz over a possible Cabinet expansion continued, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Monday. However, officials said the visit was to discuss the forthcoming budget session among other issues.

Basavaraj Bommai, who was elected as the new leader of the BJP legislature party last week, had taken oath as the Chief Minister on July 28.